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$279,900

938 5th St Florala, AL 36442

4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
4,016 sqft
0.3 acres
$70 / sqft
House

Property details

About 938 5th St

HISTORIC BEAUTY IN FLORALA JUST BLOCKS OFF LAKE JACKSON. HOME HAS BEEN UPGRADES AND IS REMARKABLE INSIDE WITH ALL THE HISTORIC CHARM REMAINING. HOME IS GRAND AND OF ENORMOUS SIZE INSIDEINCLUDING 2 DOWN STAIR LIVING ROOMS AS WELL AS AN UPSTAIRS LIVING ROOM. HOME HAS A LARGE OPEN KITCHENTHAT CONNECTS TO A FORMAL DINING AS WELL AS LIVING ROOM AND IS PERFECT FOR FAMILY ENJOYMENT. THE HOMEHAS TALL 12 FT CEILINGS AS WELL AS A GRAND STAIRCASE TO THE UPSTAIRS. ALL ORIGINAL FIREPLACES REMAININTACT TO INCLUDE ONE IN THE MASTER BATH - GREAT FOR RELAXING. PROPERTY ALSO INCLUDES A GREAT OUTSIDEAREA WITH A LARGE UPSTAIRS DECK, COVERED FRONT AND BACK PORCHES, STORAGE BUILDING AND GREAT SIZEBACKYARD. LOCATED JUST MINUTES TO SCHOOLS, PARKS, AND ALL THE THINGS QUITE FLORALA HAS TO OFFER.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size4,016 sqft
Lot size0.34 Acres
Year built1903
MLS #973154
FireplaceFireplace
ViewLake

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Oven
  • Interior: Raised Ceiling, Fireplace, Newly Painted, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookups
  • Fireplace: Fireplace
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Private Pool: No
  • View: Lake
  • Exterior: Balcony, Columns, Fenced Back Yard, Yard Building
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $279,900
  • Price/SqFt: $69
  • Annual Tax Amount: $905
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Cleared, Level, Sidewalk, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Directions: EAST ON 5TH STREET TO THE HOME ON LEFT 2 BLOCKS
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 4,016 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.34 Acres
  • MLS Number: 973154
  • MLS Name: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®
  • Office Name: Merrifield & Pilcher Realty
  • Office Phone: (850) 892-9650
  • Office Email: sallymerrifield@yahoo.com
  • Listing Agent: Christa V Merrifield, Greggory Floyd

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 14, 2022
Home Sold
$245,000
Jan 02, 2019
Home Sold
$140,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$25,720$905
2022$33,612$1,243
2021$29,840$1,243
2020$30,640$1,104

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Ws Harlan Elementary School

Public District PK-6

1.8 mi

1641 Mohegan St

7

Mossy Head Elementary School

Public District PK-5

18.1 mi

13270 US Highway 90 W

5

Samson Elementary School

Public District PK-5

18.9 mi

823 N State Highway 87

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $26,418. The majority of Florala, AL residents have income less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

64%
<35k
32%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

47%
Single, No Kids
20%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Monster TrucksMonster Trucks
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • HuntingHunting

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Wal-MartWal-Mart
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General
  • Bass Pro ShopsBass Pro Shops

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Hardee'sHardee's
  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns
  • ApplebeesApplebees

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • GMCGMC
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • CountryCountry
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • OldiesOldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 938 5th St

The listing price of 938 5th St property is $279,900.

The property 938 5th St is a house located in Florala, Alabama, 36442.

Active Listing: 938 5th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 938 5th St are: Ws Harlan Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Mossy Head Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Samson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Samson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Davidson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Opp Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Florala High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Paxton School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Laurel Hill School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $905 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 14, 2022 for $245,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 938 5th St has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 938 5th St is 4,016 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 938 5th St is 1903.

This home is located at 938 5th St in Florala, AL and zip code 36442. This 4,016 square foot home, which was built in 1903, sits on a 0.34 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $279,900.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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